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Book SynopsisIn this redesigned edition of Death in the City, Schaeffer looks at the example of the prophet Jeremiah and offers a simple response to the rejection of biblical principles by modern culturecommitment to God's word as truth.

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Book SynopsisThe pro-life message can compete in the marketplace of ideas, provided Christians properly understand and articulate that message. Featuring additional content, this second edition helps pro-life Christians make a persuasive case for the lives of the unborn.

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Book SynopsisThis companion study guide to Ray Ortlund's The Death of Porn features discussion questions, chapter summaries, Scripture passages, and prayers to help men redefine their futures with new dignity and confident purpose.

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Book SynopsisSome days, the news seems too much to bear. Yet another tsunami or earthquake or flood or fire or war atrocity. One more gun-toting madman stalking young people in idyllic Norway or moviegoers in Colorado or schoolchildren in Newtown, Connecticut. We turn off the news only to get a phone call about expectant parents with a stillborn baby, or a loved one whose cancer has returned. If we have faith in God, it gets shaken to the core. What was God doing in the moment when that tragedy could have been prevented? If we can''t trust God to keep our children safe or our loved ones from dying in agony, what can we trust God for?In his classic book WHERE IS GOD WHEN IT HURTS?, Philip Yancey gave us permission to doubt, reasons not to abandon faith, and practical ways to reach out to hurting people. Now, with new perspectives and stories gathered across nearly twenty-five years, once again he tackles the hard questions head-on. His visits to three places iTrade ReviewIn his new book, Philip Yancey returns to the question, 'what is God up to in a world of such tragedy and pain?'. Many of his best-selling books have considered this, most difficult of question and with 'The Question that Never Goes Away' Yancey continues to express his own journey in print. * Aslan Christian Books *Philip Yancey is interviewed by Sharon Barnard, for Woman Alive Magazine. -- Sharon Barnard * Woman Alive Magazine *Philip Yancey is interviewed in The War Cry by Philip Halcrow -- Philip Halcrow * The War Cry *Philip Yancey is interviewed in Inspire by Sharon Barnard -- Sharon Barnard * Inspire *Filled with honest consideration and insight.. This book is great for anyone wanting something easy to read but deep to consider. * Together Magazine *Philip Yancey has been the Church's go-to man on suffering since his first book, Where is God When it Hurts?, and is often invited to address trauma-struck communities such as Columbine, Fukushima and Sandy Hook. Such face-to-face meetings with survivors and the bereaved keep him from glib answers. He treats both tragedy and faith with equal respect in this reflective work. Fuelled by honesty, pithy stories, well-selected quotes and interesting touches ... this vivid book condenses observation and theology into a wise, sensitive and practical aid to understanding the brokenness around us and responding as God's presence in the lives of the hurting ... newcomers to his work will quickly see his great appeal as he offers helpful insight, freshly forged in the heat of very recent news stories. - **** -- DW * Christianity Magazine *Yancey is happy to consider ways in which suffering can lead to growth, and to emphasise resurrection and redemption. His first priority, however, is wise discernment of what would be best said to a particular suffering person, and what would be best not said. -- Rev. Andrew Davidson * The Church Times *There is much encouragement and hope contained within. Yancy writes with clarity and compassion. He does not under estimate the destructive force of suffering, neither does he attempt to provide neat, glib answers. -- John Hughes * Reflections *

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Book SynopsisEryl Davies’ short guide to mentoring answers all the most common questions people have about being a mentor. Including the biblical examples of Jesus and Paul, Davies shows how a mentoring relationship is a close, real–life relationship that can supply us with the wisdom and encouragement we need. A mentor helps to apply biblical wisdom to family and work tensions, suffering, disappointments, difficult choices, bereavement, personal development, spiritual growth. Davies also includes testimonies from a number of people who have been mentored and are mentoring others, application questions to consider at the end of each chapter, as well as a reading list to examine how other Christians have actively mentored others. Trade ReviewThough largely unseen and likely under–utilised, mentoring is a highly valuable ministry. It is warmly explained and commended by Eryl and exemplified by those he gives voice to in this very helpful book. -- Jonny Raine (Minister, Pontrhydyrun Baptist Church, Wales & Editor, Evangelical Magazine )This is a helpful introduction and encouragement to form healthy mentoring relationships. The combination of biblical teaching and personal testimonies from a wide variety of contexts, provides a firm foundation from which to flourish. -- Jonathan Thomas (Pastor, Cornerstone Church, Abergavenny, Wales; author, ‘Intentional Interruptions: Learning to be Interrupted the Way God Intended’)This is an essential book for those who want to deliberately invest in the spiritual development of other believers. -- Paul Pease (Pastor, Hook Evangelical Church, Surbiton, London)This book is authentic and is the fruit of a lifetime Dr Davies has spent mentoring others, including myself. I was left challenged to deepen my faith, encouraged to mentor others, and equipped with how to do so well. Highly recommended. -- Laura Sanlon (Latin Link and Lausanne Europe)… Davies advocates prayer–driven, self–sacrificial, personal investment. The spiritual power of this model can be traced to a simple principle – it calls on mentors to be Christ–like so that their mentees can grow in Christ–likeness. -- Ben Fiddian (Pastor, Bonar Bridge and Lairg Free Church, Scotland)In our day of social media ‘influencers’ (many inexperienced and undignified), Davies pulls us back to Christian influencing in and for the sake holiness, wisdom, character and experience. Written by a true mentor, Davies practically models what he writes; chiefly as he calls us to listen to others as the Lord Jesus did. This book is an inspirational demonstration of the power of mentoring in the life of the Church. -- Natalie Brand (Bible teacher and author of ‘Priscilla, Where Are You? A Call to Joyful Theology’)Writing out of his own experience and out of the experience of many other Christians whose stories are shared in this book, Dr Davies encourages us to consider whether the Lord may be calling us to a mentoring role, whether in our own local community, or in the broader life of the Christian Church today. -- Hector Morrison (Principal, Highland Theological College, Dingwall)

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Book SynopsisA cutting remark, a failed plan, doubts, fears and even a sudden crisis - we can all find ourselves in difficult circumstances. Who do you turn to when you need help?Your Personal Encourager will show you how to find strength in God, even in the hardest circumstances. Learn to deal with issues such as fear, loneliness, temptation and bereavement, and bring a new confidence to your relationships and attitudes.Learn how to encourage yourself in GodBiblical support for 40 of life's most common problemsRelevant scriptures for each situationIdeal tool when ministering to othersTrade Reviewa goldmine of helpful advice and scriptural thinking -- Evangelism Today

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Book SynopsisProviding spiritual care is an important part in administering person-centred holistic care. This textbook explains why it is so important for any allied health professional (AHP) to be involved in, or assist with, the provision of spiritual care for patients and how to do so. Each chapter addresses a specific field of allied health practice, such as speech-language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other allied heath areas. The contributors explain how spiritual care can be applied in their specialist area, making it relevant for all AHPs. With contributions from leading academics and practitioners in allied health practice, this book will help AHPs understand how to give patients the complete care that they need, making this text essential reading for AHP practitioners, clinical supervisors, researchers, academics, tertiary lecturers and allied health students.Table of ContentsForeword. Harold G. Koenig, R.N., M.D., Centre for Spirituality, Theology and Health, Duke University, NC, USA. 1. Introduction. Bruce Rumbold, Director, Palliative Care Unit, La Trobe University, Melbourne, AUS. 2. Speech-Language Pathology and Spiritual Care. Bernice Mathisen, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Victoria, AUS and Travis Threats, Doisy College of Health Sciences, St. Louis University, Missouri, USA. 3. Audiology and Spirituality. Donna Fisher Smiley, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Arizona, USA, Cynthia McCormick Richburg, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, USA and Henry T. Smiley, Central Baptist College, Arizona, USA. 4. Occupational Therapy and Spiritual Care. Gjyn O'Toole, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, AUS and Elelwani Ramugondo, University of Cape Town, South Africa. 5.Social Work and Spiritual Care. Fiona Gardner, TBC and Laura Béres, TBC. 6. Paramedics and Spiritual Care:The Educated Heart and Triumphs of the Human Spirit. Ann Lazarsfeld-Jensen, Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, AUS and Peter O'Meara, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia. 7. Art Therapy and Spirituality. Libby Byrne, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, AUS and Libby Levey, author of Connecting Pathways: A Triumphant Journey through Stroke, New South Wales, AUS. 8. Music Therapy and Spirituality. Clare O'Callaghan, Caritas Christi Hospice, St Vincent's Health, Melbourne, AUS and Jane Edwards, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Victoria, AUS. 9. Occupational Ergonomists and Spirituality in the Workplace. Rwth Stuckey and Jarrod W. Brown, Centre for Ergonomics and Health Factors, La Trobe University, Melbourne, AUS. 10. Prosthetics, Orthotics and Spiritual Care. Kerry Fisher, Anthony Francis and Nathan Collins, La Trobe University, Melbourne, AUS. 11. Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care. Lindsay B. Carey, Palliative Care Unit, Department of Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, AUS, John Swinton, School of Divinity, History and Philosophy, University of Aberdeen, UK and Daniel H. Grossoehme, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Ohio, USA. 12. Epilogue: Allied Health and Spiritual Care. Mathisen and Carey.

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Book SynopsisForgiveness is hard. But Jesus knows how much we need it. True forgiveness can be complicated because the pain of betrayal, loss, deception, and personal attack clings tightly to our emotions, memories, even our bodies. We may intend to forgive yet become stuck in our own mixed motives, others’ silence or anger, and the skewed stories we believe and tell about our lives. In The Ignatian Guide to Forgiveness, Marina McCoy delves into the principles of Ignatian spirituality and uses gentle honesty to lay out 10 steps toward forgiveness, including: Sort out true desires Honor anger while deepening compassion Make friends with time Create a new story . . . and more. Each chapter offers stories, real-life steps to take, and a powerful prayer for healing Forgiveness is hard, but it’s also possible—with our “habits of mercy” and God’s abundant grace.Trade Review‘...as [the author] tells us, despite all that happens, we can still arrive at a place of forgiveness.’ * The Irish Catholic *‘...recommended as a resource for personal or communal use...a welcome addition to Church bookstall or library...provides substantial material for an examination of conscience’ * Intercom *‘To anyone who listens to others, this handbook is invaluable. More importantly, we can begin to understand our own pain so that we may reach a place of peace between God and ourselves.’ * Transforming Ministries *‘this application of Ignatian spirituality is a timely reminder of the need for reconciliation in relations at many levels of life today...’ * The Furrow *

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Book SynopsisMany people are open to spirituality but closed to religion. Biblical wisdom reminds us that we are persons-in-relationship. We relate to ourselves, others, the planet and God. Rejecting the wisdom of the biblical lodestar can facilitate a rejection of our identity. The effects are only too prevalent. If we are unaware that we are in a relationship of stewardship with the planet, we will continue to destroy it. If we forget that we are in solidarity with others, social injustice will continue. If we forget that we are living in graced dependence we will exploit others. Our world has reached a critical stage and we stand at a crossroads where huge decisions need to be urgently made. This book attempts to highlight the value of spirituality and religion and how they complement one another. It tries to promote biblical and eucharistic literacy in a more contemporary idiom. But most of all, this book discusses the four Jesuit priorities as the way to redress the implosion of our world and in reimagining Christianity in a modern guise, as it’s clear that the ways we always did things is no longer an option. There is no place for passive bystanders when our world is falling apart. The Jesuit priorities urge us to be reflective, paying attention to our experience of life and learning from it. They stress the urgency of social and climate justice. They challenge us to promote a hope-filled world for our children. There is an urgency in the air that the four Jesuit priorities address.Trade Review‘Across the spectrum of ages and viewpoints [this book] will help to bring a sense of togetherness and community.’ * The Irish Catholic *‘[the author] highlights the value of spirituality and religion, how they complement each other and their role in providing purpose and meaning in life’ * The Catholic Post *‘Jim Maher invites young readers and the rest of us to engage with a grown-up version of God. Any group or individual working through this book will not escape untransformed.’ * Methodist Recorder *‘identifies and interrogates operative images of God, church and society while offering a vision for the future of these in terms of key Jesuit values, spiritual and social, ecological and generational.’ * The Furrow *

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Book SynopsisLoneliness and connection are not enemies, rather two facets of everyone’s life. We just need to get to know them. That’s especially true of loneliness, so that, far from being oppressive or a threat, it can become an opportunity or a learning point. Through loneliness we can learn to bond with ourselves and with others. Far from consuming our self-esteem or wearing us out, aloneness can prove an ally in the exciting and complicated battles of life. All we need to do is to discern the heart song of loneliness, so we can learn how to guide our emotions to cope with it. This heart song consists of our acceptance and desire, our lucidity and awareness, our memory and hope, our faith and inner turmoil. All of that is in this book: loneliness and connection. Silence and music.Trade Review'a wonderful and fruitful book, which can be recommended warmly’ * The Irish Catholic *‘...presents loneliness as a great opportunity to hear God speaking and to know oneself and others’ * Intercom *‘this book sparkles...the authors style brings hope and consolation...there’s something in these pages for everyone’ * Africa magazine *‘perceptive and moving book...a good choice for a parish reading group’ * The Way *‘[Olaizola’s] style is eloquent and lyrical and is a joy to read. He uses images and metaphors very effectively. I recommend this book to all * Search Journal *‘This is a book with incredible reach and depth, offering guidance to those of all ages and all walks of life.’ * The Pastoral Review *

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Book SynopsisThis book is for students of theology, Christian ethics, and religious and gender studies; and everyone longing for the full acceptance of women and LGBTIQ people in the churches and beyond. It exposes the roots of prejudice against women and sexual minorities, and offers constructive proposals for gender justice.Trade Review'This book will unsettle many in the Christian ethical tradition but it will also impress many with its adroit use of biblical and theological scholarship and reasoned response to one of the crying moral issues of the day - gender discrimination … Highly recommended.' F. G. Kirkpatrick, Choice ConnectTable of ContentsPart I. Gender and Violence: 1. Aims and key terms; 2. The global gender crisis; 3. Gender binaries as theological problems; Part II. Double Vision: Catholics and Protestants Sexual Difference: 4. The Vatican and the war on gender; 5. Women, men, and Barth; 6. The conceit of complementarity; Part III. The Human Continuum: A Place for Everyone: 7. The continuum and the doctrine of God; 8. The human continuum: a place for everyone; 9. The masculine/feminine binary and the theological critique of culture; 10. The continuum and sacred texts.

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Book SynopsisIn a world of shiny attractions that grab our attention and demand our affections,Competing Spectacleshelps us to thrive spiritually by asking critical questions about where we place our focus.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on the wisdom of Pope Francis and the spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, austen Ivereigh has written a captivating spiritual guide for our turbulent age. Designed as an eight-day Ignatian retreat, First Belong to God serves as a roadmap to deeper discipleship. It does this by focusing on the three foundational forms of belonging: to God, to creation, and to others. Whether you're embarking on a solitary spiritual expedition or a journey with like-minded individuals, First Belong to God offers the next best thing to a personal retreat with Pope Francis: a full-soul immersion into his wisdom via the classic Jesuit retreat that shaped him profoundly.

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Book SynopsisThis edited collection about good practice for mental health chaplains and other related professionals looks at how spirituality is viewed across mental health fields. It identifies what mental health chaplaincy is, how mental health chaplaincy interacts with other organisations like the NHS, and what good practice means with examples of positive and fulfilling experiences in mental health settings.The chapters consider some of the main issues of working with the mental health community, such as the place of volunteers, the recovery process, religious diversity and patient safety. They are followed by uplifting case studies, including service user perspectives, to provide a valuable overall insight into mental health chaplaincy and its context in wider mental health services.Trade ReviewThis impressive and international set of chapters, mostly practice-oriented with pertinent academic background (Cook, Ryan and Bierbaum), ranges through the changing and contested landscape of mental well-being and spiritual care. Underlain by the impact of the NHS Chaplaincy Guidelines 2015 and the UK Equality Act 2010, the work embraces both professional identity, volunteer and service user deployment (Harrison, Allen and Eaton), and Recovery College and 'Exploring Your Spiritual Side' models, including vital coverage of learning disability, dementia and the community (Louis and Isakjee, Collins et al; Kevern and Brooker; Bunker). Fletcher brings together a compelling compendium which offers, in her words, a sustaining 'cycle of pastoral support'. The chapters evidence admirable scope and local colour to create a bright meaning-rich rainbow of experience and learning. The book breaks new ground in showcasing what is best in the diverse practice of NHS mental health chaplaincy today. -- Revd Dr Geoff Morgan PhD MPhilThis is an important addition to the growing body of work which reflects on the experience of chaplaincy and spiritual care. The authors are leading practitioners and academics, offering significant insights into the context of mental health care. Essential reading for those involved or connected to this field. -- Chris Swift, Director of Chaplaincy and Spirituality at MHA and Visiting Professor in Pastoral, Religious and Spiritual Care at Staffordshire UniversityJean Fletcher must be congratulated for bringing together such a diverse and rich expression of mental health chaplaincy. This book will engage the reader in sustained reflection on the practice of spiritual care in settings that ask the profoundest of questions about the nature of human life. -- Stephen Bushell'Holistic and Person Centred Care' resounded like a refrain in my heart as I read this resource book full of the wisdom, love and broad experience of its authors. The passion they have in common? Amazing creativity in finding ways to be alongside and care for sufferers of mental, emotional and spiritual distress or disturbance; listen deeply to their individual stories as they struggle to give meaning to their life journey. No easy answers, instead a lot of helpful questions for reflective practice. -- Regula Hug, Sisters of St Andrew, retired Prison and Mental Health Chaplain, LondonTable of ContentsIntroduction - Jean Fletcher. Foreword - John Swinton. PART I. Trends and Themes of the wider scene. 1. What is a Mental Health Chaplain for? Simon Harrison. 2. The clinician's view of spirituality in mental health care. Chris Cook and Lucy Grimwade. 3. Seeking an authentic Christian voice on mental health. Ben Ryan. 4. Bridging the gap: the interface between NHS care and faith communities. Neil Bunker. 5. Has professionalism gone too far? The place of volunteers in mental health chaplaincy. Richard Allen. 6. Entering by another door... Cameron Langlands. 7. Religion and Spirituality in chaplaincy in mental health care. Ruth Bierbaum. PART II. Good practice in Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care. 8. Responsive, inclusive, diverse. Emma Louis and Feroza Isakjee. 9. Exploring spirituality in recovery: models of partnership. Charlotte Collins, Rianna Jeffrey and Sarah Boyle. 10. Spiritual Care in the presence of dementia. Peter Kevern and Dawn Brooker. 11. A companioning presence in the city, chaplaincy in Seattle USA. Kae Eaton. 12. A Muslim perspective on living well with good mental health. Monawar Hussain. 13. Through a glass darkly - the world of forensic mental health care. Sally Horner. PART III. Case studies. 14. Creating liturgies of sanctuary in a mental health inpatient setting. Rachel Allen. 15. Psychosis and spirituality. Jeremy Law. 16. Deep Talk - finding the story in our life. Judith Gilbert. 17. Resilience in mental health in living with a learning disability: Cathol Sutherland of L'Arche, Inverness. Jim Cargin. 18. 'The visiting moon', a memorable pastoral encounter in a mental health setting. Jean Fletcher. Afterword - Margaret Whipp. Contributor biographies.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on a range of approaches developed by paediatric chaplaincy teams worldwide, this edited collection provides best principles, practices and skills of chaplaincy work with neonates, infants, children, young people and their families.By engaging with paediatric chaplaincy from an international, multifaith perspective, contributors from around the world and different faith traditions show what good spiritual, religious and pastoral care for children and their families looks like. The book contains contributions from specialists who work with children with mental health issues or profound disabilities, as well as chapters that focus on how best to provide palliative and bereavement care. Includes resources and activities for use in specialist care situations and tools for assessment, making this a must-have for any paediatric chaplaincy team working in a hospital or hospice.Trade ReviewChildren's chaplains are simply amazing; stepping forward at what can often be the most difficult and desperate time of a family's life to provide loving care. This outstanding book is a brilliant resource to help this special community learn, share practice and inspire each other to new heights for the children, young people, families and colleagues who rely on them every day. -- Sarah-Jane Marsh, Chief Executive Officer, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s HospitalPaediatric Chaplaincy provides an empathetic and comprehensive guide to the complex work of supporting children and families spiritually during times of serious illness, palliative care, and death. An international array of authors offers evidence-based practices that respect diverse spiritual traditions, family systems, racial/ethnic identities, and sociocultural locations. A must-read for all chaplains and an excellent reference text for all clergy, educational administrators, and non-profit leaders who work with children and youth. -- Karen-Marie Yust, Rowe Professor of Christian Education, Union Presbyterian SeminaryPediatric chaplaincy finally has what it has so far lacked - a comprehensive text that covers all the major bases of the field combining the best of theory, research, and day-to-day clinical practice. This volume should be on the shelf of every chaplaincy department and every chaplain that sees pediatric patients. This is now the go-to teaching text and reference work in the field. Bravo to the editors and authors. -- Rev. George Handzo, BCC, Director, Health Services Research & Quality, HealthCare Chaplaincy NetworkPaediatric Chaplaincy fills a niche in the growing literature on chaplaincy and will prove itself to be a stimulating resource for chaplains working in that field. Yet the book also speaks to chaplaincy issues beyond paediatric care. The comprehensive nature of the editors' vision has produced a collection of papers that will be of value to chaplains in any healthcare field. -- Revd Dr Steve Nolan, Princess Alice Hospice, Esher, and The University of WinchesterI am delighted to endorse this great new resource. Rarely have I found a reference book so enjoyable to read, while providing the reader with a rich source of valuable information on spirituality, religious and pastoral care. This book, with references for further reading and suggested approaches provides a much needed resource for all those working with children and young people to develop understanding and skills. -- Katrina McNamara, Director of Service Development and Improvement, Together for Short LivesThis is a very thorough book and is an excellent resource for paediatric chaplains. -- Caroline Worsfold * The Way, a Journal of Christian Spirituality published by the British Jesuits *Table of ContentsIntroduction. Section 1. Chapter 1. Child Spirituality and Faith Development. Dr Rebecca Nye, Children's spirituality researcher and consultant, UK. Chapter 2. Insights from Child Development for Paediatric Chaplains. The Revd Dan Roberts, Chaplain Supervisor, McLane Children's Medical Center-Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, US. Chapter 3. Spiritual, Religious and Pastoral Care of Children and Their Families. The Revd Claire Carson, Head of the Chaplaincy-Spiritual Care Department, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK. Chapter 4. Models of Chaplaincy in a Multicultural World. The Revd Paul Nash, Chaplain Senior, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital, UK. Chapter 5. Screening, Assessment and Charting. The Revd Mary Robinson Director of the Chaplaincy, Children's Hospital Boston, USA. Chapter 6. Approaches and Skills for Working with Children and Young People. Ryan Campbell and The Revd Dr Sally Nash, Research lead, Centre for Paediatric Spiritual Care and the Birmingham Children's Hospital Chaplaincy Team, UK. Chapter 7. Working with Families. The Revd Krista Gregory, Director, Dell Children's Resiliency Center, Austin, USA. Chapter 8. Staff Care and Self-care. The Revd Kathryn Darby, Chaplain, Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK and The Revd Carl Aiken, Manager of Spiritual Care, Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide, Australia. Chapter 9. Chaplain to the Institution. The Revd Jim Linthicum, Senior Chaplain, Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK. Chapter 10 Managing and Developing the Chaplaincy Provision and Team. Paul Nash. Chapter 11. Medical Ethics: Practice and Decision-making. Chaplain Mark Bartel, manager of Spiritual Care, Arnold Palmer Medical Center, USA. Section 2. Chapter 12. Giving Voice to the Story: Working with Patients Who Cannot Speak. The Revd Dr Daniel Nuzum, Healthcare Chaplain and Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor at Cork University Hospital, Ireland. Chapter 13. Working in Mental Health. Kathryn Darby. Chapter 14. Working with Trauma and Abuse. Chaplain Bob Flory Director of Spiritual Care and Bereavement Services, Children's Hospital Colorado, USA. Chapter 15. Major Incidents. Rabbi Naomi Kalish, Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Education, New York Presbyterian Hospital, USA. Chapter 16. Palliative and End-of-Life Care. Chaplain M. Karen Ballard, director of Chaplaincy Services, Akron Children's Hospital, USA. Chapter 17. Bereavement Care. The Revd Dr Edina A. Farkas, Paediatric Chaplain, Velkey László Center for Child Health in Miskolc, Hungary and The Revd Stephen Harrison, Baptist minister, UK. Chapter 18. Transition: Journeying with Paediatric Patients into Adult care - The Chaplain's Role. Chaplain Kobena Charm, Paediatric Chaplain, LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, USA. Chapter 19. Paediatric Spirituality, Space and Environment. The Revd Wyatt Butcher, Chaplain to Mental Health Service, Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand and Dr Lindsay Carey, Palliative Care Unit, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Australia. Chapter 20. Paediatric Chaplaincy and Research. The Revd Dr Daniel H. Grossoehme, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, USA and Lindsay B. Carey. Chapter 21. Through These Dark Valleys: A Paediatric Chaplain's Response to the Problem of God and Evil. The Revd Kathleen Ennis-Durstine, Manager of InterFaith Pastoral and Spiritual Care, Children's National Health System in Washington, D.C, USA. Chapter 22. Perspectives on Suffering from Major Faith and Worldview Traditions. Emma Roberts, Research Assistant, Birmingham Children's Hospital Chaplaincy, UK. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisA New York Times Bestseller Taking the story of white supremacy in America back to 1493, and examining contemporary communities in Mississippi, Minnesota, and Oklahoma for models of racial repair, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy is “full of urgency and insight” (The New York Times) as it helps chart a new course toward a genuinely pluralistic democracy.Beginning with contemporary efforts to reckon with the legacy of white supremacy in America, Jones returns to the fateful year when a little-known church doctrine emerged that shaped the way five centuries of European Christians would understand the “discovered” world and the people who populated it. Along the way, he shows us the connections between Emmett Till and the Spanish conquistador Hernando De Soto in the Mississippi Delta, between the lynching of three Black circus workers in Duluth and the mass execution of thirty-eight Dakota men in Makato, and between the murder of 300 African Americans during the burning of Black Wall Street in Tulsa and the Trail of Tears. From this vantage point, Jones offers a “revelatory…searing, stirring outline” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) of how the enslavement of Africans was not America’s original sin but, rather, the continuation of acts of genocide and dispossession flowing from the first European contact with Native Americans. These deeds were justified by people who embraced the 15th-century Doctrine of Discovery: the belief that God had designated all territory not inhabited or controlled by Christians as their new promised land. This “blistering, bracing, and brave” (Michael Eric Dyson) reframing of American origins explains how the founders of the United States could build the philosophical framework for a democratic society on a foundation of mass racial violence—and why this paradox survives today in the form of white Christian nationalism. Through stories of people navigating these contradictions in three communities, Jones illuminates the possibility of a new American future in which we finally fulfill the promise of a pluralistic democracy.

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Book SynopsisMidwest Book Review 2023 Silver Book Award (Nonfiction - Religion/Philosophy) "A convincing case for all Christians to do more to meet access needs and embrace disabilities as part of God's kingdom. . . . Inclusivity-minded Christians will cheer the lessons laid out here."--Publishers Weekly "A book the church desperately needs."--Sojourners Much of the church has forgotten that we worship a disabled God whose wounds survived resurrection, says Amy Kenny. It is time for the church to start treating disabled people as full members of the body of Christ who have much more to offer than a miraculous cure narrative and to learn from their embodied experiences. Written by a disabled Christian, this book shows that the church is missing out on the prophetic witness and blessing of disability. Kenny reflects on her experiences inside the church to expose unintentional ableism and cast a new vision for Christian communities to engage disability justice. She shows that until we cultivate church spaces where people with disabilities can fully belong, flourish, and lead, we are not valuing the diverse members of the body of Christ. Offering a unique blend of personal storytelling, fresh and compelling writing, biblical exegesis, and practical application, this book invites readers to participate in disability justice and create a more inclusive community in church and parachurch spaces. Engaging content such as reflection questions and top-ten lists are included.Table of ContentsContentsA Note on LanguagePreface1. Disability CurativesTop Ten Recommended Remedies2. Disability DiscriminationTop Ten "At Leasts" 3. Disability DoubtersTop Ten Disability Denials4. Disability JusticeTop Ten Reasons I'm Disabled5. Disability BlessingsTop Ten "I Know How You Feels" 6. Disability MosquitosTop Ten Mosquito Swatters7. Disability LessonsTop Ten Disability Icebreakers8. Disabled FoundationsTop Ten Disability Accolades9. Disabled GodTop Ten Disability Theologies10. Disabled ChurchTop Ten Disability DreamsBenecription for Nondisabled PeopleBenecription for Disabled PeopleFurther Reading

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Book SynopsisThis timeless treasure from Charles Spurgeon reminds readers to place their hope in the finished work of Jesus Christ as they navigate trials on this earth. Part of the Crossway Short Classics series.

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking new collection, Christianity and Constitutionalism offers a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives on the relationship between Christian thought, history, and practice, and constitutional law and its related fields.Trade ReviewScholars of the American founding have long noted the influence of Reformed Protestant Christianity on the background assumptions of the framers—both about language and the nature of republican government—but this collection of essays provides more depth and insight on that topic than ever before. I highly recommend this book for both academics and general readers interested in the connections between Christianity and the Constitution. * Michael W. McConnell, Richard & Frances Mallery Professor, Stanford Law School; Director, Stanford Constitutional Law Center; Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution *The relationship between religious thought and constitutionalism is the focus of this book...the contribution it makes to an understanding of the important connections between religion, specifically Christianity, and constitutionalism, are worthy of attention. * Commonwealth Lawyers' Association and Contributors *Highly recommended. Advanced undergraduates through faculty. * Choice *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Contributors Contents INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION: Christianity and Constitutionalism Nicholas Aroney and Ian Leigh Part I: The Historical Influence of Christianity 2 OLD TESTAMENT: Torah and Constitutionalism Jonathan Burnside 3 NEW TESTAMENT: "But our constitution is in heaven": New Testament sketches on the people of God between divine law and earthly rulers Dorothea H. Bertschmann 4 ANTIQUITY: Constantine and Constitutionalism Peter Leithart 5 PATRISTIC ERA: Augustine's Constitutionalism: Citizenship, Common Good, and Consent Mary Keys & Colleen Mitchell 6 MIDDLE AGES: Canon Law Constitutionalism? Richard Helmholz 7 REFORMATION: The Protestant Reformation of Constitutionalism John Witte Jr. 8 MODERNITY: Understanding Law and Constitutionalism in Modernity: The Critical Contribution of English Reformation Public Theology Joan Lockwood O'Donovan Part II: Christian Perspectives on Constitutionalism 9 SOVEREIGNTY: Dual, Plural and One Joel Harrison 10 RULE OF LAW: The Sacred Roots and Secular Shoots of the Supreme Law Li-ann Thio 11 DEMOCRACY: Self-Government and the Kingdom of Heaven Richard Ekins 12 SEPARATION OF POWERS: Biblical Foundations of the Separation of Powers and the Catalytical Judicial Role Carlos Bernal 13 RIGHTS: Christian Constitutional Rights? Julian Rivers 14 FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE: Freedom of Conscience Assessing the Christian Contribution Ian Leigh 15 FEDERALISM: A Legal, Political and Religious Archaeology Nicholas Aroney PART III: Christian Theology and Constitutionalism 16 REVELATION: Scripture and Covenant David VanDrunen 17 TRINITY: Against Leviathan: The Implications of Trinitarian Theology for Constitutionalism David McIlroy 18 JUSTICE: Justice the Constitution and the Purpose of the Political Community Jonathan Chaplin 19 CHRISTOLOGY: Christology and Constitutionalism Tracey Rowland 20 NATURAL LAW: Natural Law and Natural Right Revisited John Milbank 21 SUBSIDIARITY: Origins and Contemporary Aspects Iain T. Benson 22 ESCHATOLOGY: The Greater Operation of Liberty Douglas Farrow

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Book SynopsisJohn Paul Lederach explores the evolution of his understanding of peacebuilding by reflecting on his own experiences in the field. Peacebuilding, in his view, is both a learned skill and an art. Finding this art, he says, requires a shift in worldview. Conflict professionals must envision their work as a creative act - an exercise of what Lederach calls the "moral imagination."Trade ReviewToday the telecommunications and transport revolution has made the world a smaller place offering both an opportunity and challenge to the major leading countries to come together to shape the world, overcome violence and create a peaceful global community. John Paul Lederach presents a powerful case for the use of the moral imagination in rising to this challenge, thus creating authentic new possibilities. This book provides a valuable contribution to peacebuilding literature and I welcome it wholeheartedly. * John Hume, Winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace *This is a wonderful book it resonated, provoked and exhilarated me, challenging me to think very carefully and deeply about why peace builders do what they do. It also offers some profound compass points for direction which may help to keep many of us sane and focused in the midst of the chaos and violence that so often makes up our world. * Mari Fitzduff, Brandeis University *The Moral Imagination is an eloquent and personal meditation on the challenge of peacebuilding by one of the fields most insightful theorists and practitioners. Professor Lederach correctly observes that the years following the tragedy of September 11, 2001, represent a precious opportunity to address underlying cycles of violence and insecurity, locally and globally. It will take courage and creativity, but it is an opportunity we must not let pass us by. * Jimmy Carter, Chairman, The Carter Center *Much exists in the conflict resolution literature about method and technique, little about art and soul. John Paul Lederach, a theorist of great insight who also happens to be a practitioner of high skill, brings us deep into his own process of learning and the results are marvelous. He offers us a rich fare of insights, stories and metaphors that captivate the moral imagination this world so badly needs. Consider this book a precious treat! * William Ury, co-author of Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving In and author of The Third Side: Why We Fight and How We Can Stop *In its depth of wisdom regarding the dynamics of soul, spirit and society that lead good people to become effective practitioners of conflict transformation in war zones, The Moral Imagination could serve as the magnificent capstone to a life's work. The thrilling fact, however, is that Lederach stands not at the end but at the midpoint of a remarkable journey of conciliation, peacebuilding and ethical reflection. This book is a milestone in that journey; there is nothing quite like it in the literature of social change, peace and conflict studies, theology, ethics, and spiritualit? * for it weaves those disciplines together into a seamless, riveting whole.R. Scott Appleby, Professor of History and John M. Regan, Jr. Director of the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame *Table of Contents1. On Stating the Problem and Thesis ; 2. On Touching the Moral Imagination: Four Stories ; 3. On This Moment: Turning Points ; 4. On Simplicity and Complexity: Finding the Essence of Peacebuilding ; 5. On Peace Accords: Image of a Line in Time ; 6. On the Gift of Pessimism: Insights from the Geographies of Violence ; 7. On Aesthetuics: The Art of Social Change ; 8. On Space: Life in the Web ; 9. On Mass and Movement: The Theory of the Critical Yeast ; 10. On Web Watching: Finding the Soul of Place ; 11. On Serendipity: The Gift of Accidental Sagacity ; 12. On Time: The Past That Lies before Us ; 13. On Pied Pipers: Imagination and Creativity ; 14. On Vocation: The Mystery of Risk ; 15. On Conclusions: The Imperative of the Moral Imagination

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Book SynopsisDisability: The Inclusive Church Resource is written to help your own church to be equipped to welcome all people who live with some form of physical disability. It contains first-hand personal experiences of people who have felt excluded from churches because of their disability, a Theology of Disability by the late John M.Hull and a resource section containing addresses, websites and practical advice. Other books in the Inclusive Church Resource series include Mental Health and forthcoming titles on Poverty, Sexuality, Gender and Ethnicity.Trade Review‘We believe in inclusive Church – Church which does not discriminate, on any level, on grounds of economic power, gender, mental health, physical ability, race or sexuality. We believe in Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.’ -- Inclusive Church'Very useful pastoral resources. Highly recommended.' -- Church of England Newspaper

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Book SynopsisMental Health: The Inclusive Church Resource is written to help your own church to be equipped to welcome all people who live with mental health issues.It contains first-hand personal experiences of people who have felt excluded from churches because of their mental health, a Theology of Mental Health by Jean Vanier and John Swinton and a resource section containing addresses, websites and practical advice.Other books in the Inclusive Church Resource series include Disability and forthcoming titles on Poverty, Sexuality, Gender and Ethnicity.Trade Review‘We believe in inclusive Church – Church which does not discriminate, on any level, on grounds of economic power, gender, mental health, physical ability, race or sexuality. We believe in Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.’ -- Inclusive Church'Very useful pastoral resources. Highly recommended.' -- Church of England Newspaper

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Book SynopsisLife is at once wonderful and appalling, beautiful and horrific. How can we live with this contradiction? And how can we believe in a just and loving God in the face of all the evils of the world in which we have evolved?Trade ReviewFor anyone who is fascinated by the phenomenon of religion, this is a deeply interesting book. * Mary Warnock DBE, FBA, FMedSci *In a world so obviously imperfect and bearing no obvious hallmarks of purpose, the challenges facing Christianity are severe. Richard Harries is one of those who realise that and takes the challenges seriously. Those of us who are not in the end persuaded by his Christian defence can nonetheless appreciate the sensitivity and intelligence with which it is mounted. It is the best case that could be made. * Andrew Copson, Director of the British Humanist Society *Mingling intellectual rigour with spiritual wisdom, Harries helps his readers to grasp the relevance of the insights at the core of the Christian faith. * Alister E. McGrath, Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion, University of Oxford *With all his characteristic clarity of thought, Richard Harries probes how we can find God in suffering and horror as well as beauty. . . The result is a profound statement of what it means to have faith in the living tradition of Christianity, guided by hope and love.’ * Jane Shaw, Dean for Religious Life and Professor of Religious Studies, Stanford University *The Beauty and the Horror is the most compelling exploration of suffering in the world that I have ever read. . . Written with grace and clarity, this is a book of rare power – such that, once you have finished it, you know you have been changed. * Ian S. Markham, Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary *A heartening book, confronting the hardest questions with wide knowledge and deep wisdom. * John Carey, Emeritus Merton Professor of English Literature, University of Oxford, and Chief Literary Reviewer for the Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisThe How to Fight Racism Study Guide, used together with the How to Fight Racism Video Study, provides groups and individuals with practical tools and suggestions, along with real-world examples of change, to enable them to become proactive initiators of racial justice.

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Book SynopsisHealthy relationships across cultures are possible. Dr. Michelle Reyes takes a close look at the concept of cultural accommodation found in Scripture—and especially in the letter of 1 Corinthians—to redefine how Christians interact with cultural narratives that are different from their own. Christians—whose standard of living is oneness in Christ, whose gospel is radically nonexclusive—should be at the frontlines of justice and of cross-cultural unity. But many of us struggle to reach outside of our own cultural bubbles and form real relationships that move beyond stereotypes and lead to understanding, healing, and solidarity across cultural lines.Why is that? Why is it so difficult to reconcile our call to be united in Christ with a celebration of different cultural expressions? What are the reasons for cultural differences and how do they so often lead to stereotyping, appropriation, gentrification,

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Book SynopsisWestern civilization is becoming increasingly pluralistic, secularized, and biblically illiterate. Many people today have little sense of how their lives have benefited from Christianity’s influence, often viewing the church with hostility or resentment. How Christianity Changed the World is a topically arranged Christian history for Christians and non-Christians. Grounded in solid research and written in a popular style, this book is both a helpful apologetic tool in talking with unbelievers and a source of evidence for why Christianity deserves credit for many of the humane, social, scientific, and cultural advances in the Western world in the last two thousand years. Photographs, timelines, and charts enhance each chapter. This edition features questions for reflection and discussion for each chapter.

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Book SynopsisIn Chaplaincy Ministry and the Mission of the Church, Victoria Slater explores the significance of chaplaincy for the mission and ministry of the contemporary Church. She discusses the reasons for the recent growth in new chaplaincy roles in the contemporary cultural and church context and provides a theological rationale for chaplaincy along with practical suggestions for the development and support of chaplaincy practice. The book provides conceptual clarity about what chaplaincy actually is and will move beyond the common polarisation of chaplaincy and Church to position chaplaincy as a distinctive form of ministry with its own identity and integrity that, together with other forms of ministry, makes a significant contribution to the mission of the Church.Trade ReviewGrowing numbers of people do not engage with the institutional church, yet the work of the chaplain seems to be increasingly welcome. An ever wider range of initiatives use the term chaplain to describe those who engage with people where they are and on their terms. How can the integrity and identity of chaplains best be secured? How can dioceses and parishes best receive this fresh expression of grace in the everyday structures of society? Victoria Slater in a sensitive and skillfull way helps the church make theological sense of this important missiological development. -- Helen Cameron * Director of Research, Ripon College Cuddesdon *As a significant counter-balance to other research (that explores chaplaincy in relation to its social or organisational context) this book relocates chaplaincy in relation to the life of the contemporary church. Rooted in empirical research about the developing practice of chaplaincy, the book tackles important questions about how chaplaincy can be defined, and understood as central to mission. This is a much needed theological reflection that interprets chaplaincy as in dialogue with people’s everyday experience, living out a distinct, representational genre of ministry that contributes to human flourishing and models the church’s missional engagement with contemporary society. -- The Rev Canon Dr Andrew ToddTable of Contents1. Chaplaincy in a Changing World 2. Chaplaincy Development in a Changing World 3. Chaplaincy Within the Mission of the Contemporary Church 4. What Makes Chaplaincy 'Chaplaincy'? The Identity and Integrity of Chaplaincy as a Genre of Ministry 5. The Challenges of Chaplaincy: The Relationship Between Chaplaincy and Church-Based Ministry 6. Doing Chaplaincy: The Development and Support of Chaplaincy Practice

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Book SynopsisIndecent Theology brings liberation theology up to date by introducing the radical critical approaches of gender, postcolonial, and queer theory. Grounded in actual examples from Latin America, Marcella Althaus-Reid's highly provocative, but immaculately researched book reworks three distinct areas of theology - sexual, political and systematic. It exposes the connections between theology, sexuality and politics, whilst initiating a dramatic sexual rereading of systematic theology.Groundbreaking, intriguing and scholarly, Indecent Theology broadens the debate on sexuality and theology as never before.Trade Review'This is imaginative theology at its best - theoretically challenging, politically inspired and physically embodied ... it beautifully disturbs and sets a new agenda for a 'Queer' theology ... to embrace the world of unknown and unexplored theological desires.' - Jeremy Carrette, University of Stirling, Literature and TheologyTable of ContentsIntroduction; Chapter 1 Indecent proposals for women who would like to do theology without using underwear; Chapter 2 The indecent Virgin; Chapter 3 Talking obscenities to theology; Chapter 4 The theology of sexual stories; Chapter 5 Grandes medidas económicas;

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Book SynopsisIn the aftermath of Jesus'' resurrection, the testimonies of those who had followed him were so bold and powerful that they turned the world upside down. What would happen if we lived with that same kind of faith today?In the first century, believer didn’t just mean someone who heard and agreed with Jesus; it meant someone who acted on that belief. And when the outside world saw the faith of these new believers, they declared “they turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6).In this follow-up to What If It''s True? Charles Martin, a New York Times bestselling novelist, blends storytelling and teaching to explore the lives of the disciples in the aftermath of the Resurrection and as they spread the message of the Gospel and “turn the world upside down”, leading up to Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica. In his beloved lyrical style, Martin illuminates key moments from Scripture and shares stories

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Book SynopsisAn exciting challenge to trust the biblical teaching on how to use our money, time, and talents to follow Jesus.

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Book SynopsisA dramatic memoir of an American woman who as a child was recruited, bought, and sold as a victim of the sex trade without ever leaving US borders.

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Book SynopsisIn this comprehensive overview of Generation Z, pastor and award-winning author of The Rise of the Nones offers ministry strategies for effectively reaching the first truly post-Christian generation.

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Book SynopsisFormer pastor of a Chinese underground church tells the dramatic story of his imprisonment and escape as well as his tireless fight for freedom and human rights in China.

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Book SynopsisThoughtful guidance for Christians wondering how to approach conversations about God's design for marriage in a culture rushing to embrace same-sex marriage.

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Book SynopsisTwenty-first-century society is diverse, and Christians must be able to understand other cultures and communicate effectively between and among them. Following up on the bestselling Hurt: Inside the World of Today''s Teenagers, this new addition to the Youth, Family, and Culture series explores the much-needed skill of Cultural Intelligence (CQ), the ability to work effectively across national, ethnic, and even organizational cultures. While rooted in sound, scholarly research, Cultural Intelligence is highly practical and accessible to general readers. It will benefit students as well as guide ministry leaders interested in increasing their cultural awareness and sensitivity. Packed with assessment tools, simulations, case studies, and exercises, Cultural Intelligence will help transform individuals and organizations into effective intercultural communicators of the gospel. EXCERPTWhat do you do when you encounter someone who isn''t like you? How do

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Book SynopsisSaddleback's small groups pastor draws on thirty years of experience to give churches a step-by-step process for building a strategic plan that accelerates their small group ministry.

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Book SynopsisA leading theologian offers a primer on the ministry of preaching that demonstrates the implications of theological exegesis for sermon preparation and delivery.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by Eugene H. PetersonIntroduction1. Why Join the Chariot?Acts 8:26-35Part 1: Sensed Happiness2. First Things FirstExodus 12:1-123. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry?Ecclesiastes 2:24-26; 3:12-13, 22; 5:18-20; 8:15; 9:74. Virgin MotherSong of Solomon 4:16b-5:1a5. The Blessing of a ChildExodus 1:1-2:10Part 2: Pilgrim Happiness6. Out of EgyptMatthew 2:13-217. Going Up the HillPsalm 248. God's Own RestHebrews 3:7-4:13Part 3: Heavenly Happiness9. Happiness in ChristPsalm 110. Resurrection FaithfulnessLuke 20:27-4011. Perfect BlessingRevelation 22:14Part 4: Unveiled Happiness12. The Gate of HeavenGenesis 28:10-2213. When the Heavens Open UpEzekiel 114. God of Change2 Corinthians 3EpilogueIndex

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Book SynopsisA senior evangelical scholar and preacher helps preachers sharpen their sermon preparation, organization, and delivery skills. This bestselling resource is now updated and revised throughout.Table of ContentsContentsPreface to the Third EditionIntroductionPart 1: Principles for Expository Preaching1. Word and Witness2. Obligations of the Sermon3. The Priority of the Text4. Components of ExpositionPart 2: Preparation of Expository Sermons5. The Process of Explanation6. Outlining and Structure7. The Pattern of Illustration8. The Practice of Application9. Introductions, Conclusions, and TransitionsPart 3: A Theology of Christ-Centered Messages10. A Redemptive Approach to Preaching11. Developing Redemptive SermonsAppendixes1. Other Homiletic Forms2. A Philosophy of Delivery and Dress3. A Philosophy of Style4. Methods of Preparation5. Methods of Presentation6. Divisions and Proportions7. Wedding Messages8. Funeral Messages9. Evangelistic Messages10. Understanding and Reaching Contemporary Listeners11. Reading Scripture12. Sample Sermon Evaluation Form13. Example of an Expository Sermon in Formal StructureIndex

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